Al Madina Superstore food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Luton
Al Madina Superstore holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 23 December 2025, 6 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 192 Dunstable Road, LU4 8JJ
How it compares in Luton
In Luton, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Al Madina Superstore sits behind roughly 1,077 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 846 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 231 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 165 | 13% | ← Al Madina Superstore | |
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 33 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 403 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Al Madina Superstore none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Al Madina Superstore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baguette Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Banoful Retailers - other | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Beech Hill Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2023 |
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Alfa Superstores Retailers - other | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2021 |
| Al Badar Original Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Cafe Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Ambala Foods Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
Questions about Al Madina Superstore
What is Al Madina Superstore's food hygiene rating?
Al Madina Superstore has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Luton Council on 23 December 2025.
Is Al Madina Superstore safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Al Madina Superstore last inspected?
Al Madina Superstore was last inspected on 23 December 2025, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Luton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Al Madina Superstore?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Al Madina Superstore compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,297 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, while Al Madina Superstore holds a 3. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects Al Madina Superstore and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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